https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/dependent-care-benefits/01/3447255#M331954 <P>A married couple has earned income from only the spouse. The spouse participates in a dependent care benefit plan under his employer's cafeteria plan. These benefits are in box 10 of W-2 and not included in box 1. Do they have to add back the $5,000 benefit to their 1040?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Gary Hyde&nbsp;</P> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:42:45 GMT applesauce21 2025-01-31T17:42:45Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/dependent-care-benefits/01/3447255#M331954 <P>A married couple has earned income from only the spouse. The spouse participates in a dependent care benefit plan under his employer's cafeteria plan. These benefits are in box 10 of W-2 and not included in box 1. Do they have to add back the $5,000 benefit to their 1040?</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Gary Hyde&nbsp;</P> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:42:45 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/dependent-care-benefits/01/3447255#M331954 applesauce21 2025-01-31T17:42:45Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-dependent-care-benefits/01/3447309#M331966 <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px;">You (and your spouse if filing jointly) must have earned income to take the credit or exclude dependent care benefits from your income.</SPAN></P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P><SPAN style="font-size:14px;">For more information check: </SPAN><A href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-form-2441" target="_blank"><SPAN style="font-size:14px;"><STRONG>Child and Dependent Care Expenses</STRONG></SPAN></A></P> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:09:16 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/tax-credits-deductions/discussion/re-dependent-care-benefits/01/3447309#M331966 MayaD 2025-01-31T18:09:16Z